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• Buying from the Ship in the Tuamotus

  A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to learn new skills. We recently learned how to "shop the ship" in the Tuamotus. Let me tell you about it. Friends near our anchorage introduced us to this new-to-us form of provisioning. The ship arrives once a month from Tahiti, offering the possibility of better prices than the store. We were most interested in buying beer. The ship offers vegetables, but even when they're cheaper than the store, they may not be in good condition after being handled at every previous port. The beer, however, was sold at the bargain price we had been hoping for. Offloading the ship offers both a work zone and a center of social activity. Just imagine a party with cranes and forklifts. A few things you must know include: You must bring empty bottles to exchange for the beer you buy. Contain them in a plastic crate. Some items are sold by the ship and some by the captain. They will tell you which is which and where to pay for your items. Check vegetables before you buy; they may not be very high quality. To get more details, listen to the full podcast or, if you prefer to read, check out "It's a Ship; It's a Store (https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2025/9/5/its-a-ship-its-a-store ). Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Shopping backpack (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4o7drgj Dry bag backpack cooler (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4njeV5V Reef-safe sunscreen (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4npQTGF Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Today's episode is sponsored by Roam Devices. Their Marine Monitor is a premium boat monitoring system that allows you to stay informed with what's happening on your boat while you're ashore for just $349 and $5 per month. Never be caught off guard by a failing battery or burnt-out bilge pump —Your boat will text you as soon as anything starts going wrong! The Roam Devices app shows a real-time view of your boat's status and location with an awesome built in remote anchor alarm. RoamDevices.com - never worry about your boat from afar again. Use coupon code BOATGALLEY for an exclusive 5% discount.  Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig          

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• DIY Tips for Making Boat Wiring Connections

  If you make strong boat wiring connections the first time, you won't have to redo them later. Here are the best tips I've learned from years of doing wiring jobs on the boat.  Summary: You won't find these tips in any electrical manual. They are the things I wish someone had told me the first time I picked up a crimper. Here are the basics: Start with a clean work area. If you are crimping two wires and one is challenging, start with the easy one first. Double the thickness of a tiny wire to make it easier to work with. Double-check your connections before crimping. Tape can help you line up wires, allowing you to use both hands for the crimper. Invest in good tools. It makes a difference. Make sure you're using the correct size wires for the load they must carry. To get the full details, listen to the complete podcast or, if you prefer to read, check out DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wiring (https://theboatgalley.com/diy-electrical-connection-tips/). Links:  Essential Boat Wiring Tools - https://theboatgalley.com/boat-wiring-tools/ The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig      

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• Pas De Suckage

    For those picture perfect days that defy description . . . , Or how the unexpected joy of sailing in the Tuamotus leads to a new term. Summary  Working on Calypso in the boatyard wasn't always fun. In fact, many days were pretty terrible. But sailing in the Tuamotos has given us amazing days with beautiful sunrises and great sailing. Some of the best sailing has come inside the atolls.  Yes, you need to watch for coral heads. Sailing during the day with the sun behind you helps with that. But the protected waters are calm, and the sails have been relaxed.  Despite our experience, we see other cruisers motoring with no sails flying. Perhaps it takes them too long to deploy their sails? We have certainly benefited from sailing a small boat with a simple sail plan.  Cruisers talk about experiencing extreme highs and lows while cruising. Sailing in the Tuamotos has certainly provided plenty of highs.  Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links:  Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Today's episode is sponsored by Roam Devices. Their Marine Monitor is a premium boat monitoring system that allows you to stay informed with what's happening on your boat while you're ashore for just $349 and $5 per month. Never be caught off guard by a failing battery or burnt-out bilge pump —Your boat will text you as soon as anything starts going wrong! The Roam Devices app shows a real-time view of your boat's status and location with an awesome built in remote anchor alarm. RoamDevices.com - never worry about your boat from afar again. Use coupon code BOATGALLEY for an exclusive 5% discount.  Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig        

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• How Much Power to Run All Your Boat Gear?

  Do you have enough power available to run all the equipment you want to use on your boat? Here are some simple calculations to ensure you have all the power you need, when you need it.  Summary New cruisers are often surprised by how much electricity it takes to live comfortably on a boat. But you won't be caught short if you know how to make a few simple calculations. Let's talk about calculating your boat's power needs. The key steps for 12-volt devices include: Finding the power draw of the equipment, which is usually found on the package. If the power draw is expressed in watts, convert it to amps. Multiply the number of amps by the number of hours you expect to use it. If you're looking at items that run on regular household current through your inverter, you'll need to estimate a bit. Multiply the number of amps it draws by ten to approximate the 12-volt draw once it runs through your inverter--round up.  Once you know the power draw of the equipment you want to run, compare it against the battery capacity available to you.  For more details and real-world examples, listen to the complete podcast or check out How to Calculate Boat Power Requirements. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig    

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• Guest Books Aboard

  How a blank book became a lovely way to remember guests who came aboard for a meal. Summary A guestbook is a great way to save memories of your cruise. But you can make it even more if you allow guests more time and space to comment. We carried a guest book on our first cruise, from 1994 to 1997. In the back, we stuck an envelope to corral boat cards. I'm sorry we didn't bring it this time. But two new cruising friends showed us a better option when they brought their guest book to us to sign. The blank book had room for letters, drawings, and photos. We enjoyed reviewing it while we kept it overnight before making our entry. It seemed like a better form of guest book. Although I'm sorry I didn't start sooner, I'm happy I've adopted this method in French Polynesia. It will make a wonderful reminder of memories in the future.  For more details, check out Guest Books (https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2025/9/22/guest-books) or listen to the complete podcast. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Decorative blank book (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3VDnBc3 Blank book (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4nul2V4  Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/46rxMXz S/V Dovka - https://dovka.com Nica email - [email protected] Carolyn email - [email protected] Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Prefer to read? Check out https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2025/9/22/guest-books Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig    

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